Student Note Template Chapter 1: Learning about OB What is OB(organizational behavior)? The study of individuals and groups within an organizational context‚ and the study of internal processes and practices as they influence the effectiveness of individuals‚ teams and organizations. What does it mean to take a systems approach? OB takes a systems approach to understanding and improve people organization relationships. What system are we talking about for OB?
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Organizational Change: Downsizing: It’s Not Easy BUS610: Organizational Behavior Organizational Change: Downsizing: Its’ Not Easy There are a lot of different changes that can arise throughout the growth of a company. There can be changes to the structure‚ positions revised‚ hours cut and people losing their jobs. Organizational change can happen at the beginning of a business and even after a few years of success‚ change can happen. While building an organization to strengthen its
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Kornberger and Pitsis‚ 2008 The dictionary definition of a culture is “the ideas‚ customs‚ and social behaviour of a particular group of people or a society”. An organisation is made up of individuals and the culture of an organization defines how things are done in an organisation and what behaviour and actions are considered as acceptable or not acceptable. Hofstede defines culture as the collective programming of the mind that distinguishes members of one group or category of people from
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General Development Models of Organizational Behavior To understand: The Elements of Behavior System an Organizational The Role of Management’s Philosophy and Paradigms Alternative Models of Organizational behavior and Their Effects Trends in the Use of These Models Elements Organizational Behavior Models of of Organizational Behavior System Management’s Philosophy ● Values ● Vision ● Mission ● Goals Formal Organization Informal Organization Organizational Culture Leadership ● Communication
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Chapter 1 Overview of Organizational Development 1.1 What is Organizational Development? Organization development (OD) is a new term which means a conceptual‚ organization-wide effort to increase an organization’s effectiveness and viability. Warren Bennis has referred to OD as a response to change‚ a complex educational strategy intended to change the beliefs‚ attitudes‚ values‚ and structure of an organization so that it can better adapt to new technologies‚ markets‚ challenges
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Romanian Economic and Business Review – Vol. 5‚ No. 3 89 MANAGERIAL INVESTMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL STRESS Iulian Mituţ Abstract In a society affected by the economic and financial crisis and in the increasingly competitive environment it is important for any organization to adopt an organizational strategy to reduce costs without affecting its performance and market competitiveness. Human resources in a knowledgebased organization are increasingly affected by occupational stress‚ a phenomenon that
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politics in the organization is called the organizational politics. According to Brandon and Seldman (2004)‚ “Organizational politics are informal‚ unofficial‚ and sometimes behind-the-scenes efforts to sell ideas‚ influence an organization‚ increase power‚ or achieve other targeted objectives”. Extending the same note‚ Organizational politics refers to behaviours “that occur on an informal basis within an organization and involve intentional acts of influence that are designed to protect or enhance
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RUNNING HEAD: Organizational Development The Importance of Organizational Development BUS 370: Organizational Development Instructor: Ryan Goulding September 5th‚ 2012 RUNNING HEAD: Organizational Development John F. Kennedy was quoted as saying “Change is the law of life‚ and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” The world is in a constant state of motion. No one should expect things to always stay the same. Organizations require
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Organizational Metaphors Maria F. Shoemaker South University April 19‚ 2012 Organizational Metaphors The two metaphors that I am about to describe to you are machines and organisms. I am also going to note what each metaphor suggests about how humans and their behavior are perceived in the organization. I will also let you know the similarities and differences in the two metaphors. Also conclude on how the ability to switch between metaphors might enhance effective leadership and organizational
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Question 1 What is attribution theory? What are three determinants of attribution? What are its implications for explaining organizational behaviour? Attribution theory A theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own behaviour and that of others. People will believe others actions to be caused by internal or external factors based on three types of information: Distinctiveness‚ Consensus and Consistency. The attributions may not always accurate. For example‚ an executive
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